NHCC Workers Fight for Labor Rights

5.22.26 – For decades, some workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) have been state employees — but only in name. Classified as “temporary,” they were denied benefits like health insurance, paid time off and retirement, even though they work full-time schedules. After nearly two years fighting for their rights, Cailley Chella reports, the state labor board has ruled in the employees’ favor, putting them on the doorstep of a massive victory.   

Correspondent: Cailley Chella 

Guests: 

Rosemary Gallegos, National Hispanic Cultural Center Employee  

Jacob Saavedra, National Hispanic Cultural Center Employee  

Grace Saavedra, National Hispanic Cultural Center Employee  

Nan G. Nash, NM Public Employee Labor Relations Board Chair  

Peggy Nelson, NM Public Employee Labor Relations Board Vice Chair  

Pilar Vaile, NM Public Employee Labor Relations Board Executive Director and Hearing Examiner  

Megan Green, Communication Workers of America Local 7076 Union President